Agricultural Sciences

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

4

Language

Deutsch, Englisch

Location

Weihenstephan

Description of course of studies

Agriculture and horticulture are a foundation for modern civilization, an important cultural asset and a key economic driver. At the Center of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan we believe that strong academic training and research in this field are necessary to provide a lasting future.

Our graduate program is designed to provide you with in depth knowledge of agricultural systems and aims at training tomorrow’s scientists. We are looking for students with an excellent undergraduate degree interested in current research. Four different specializations towards plant sciences, animal sciences, environment and economy are offered. Students in this program are trained in up to date scientific methods. Furthermore they are expected to develope problem solving skills and the ability to conduct independent projects.

This degree program is aimed at graduates who have majored in agricultural sciences, economy, environmental studies, the natural sciences, or in life sciences.

During your studies you will complete a common curriculum providing basic scientific training with an emphasis on agricultural sciences. You may then choose from a broad range of electives directed both at your field of interest and common knowledge. This curriculum is complemented with hands on laboratory work and independent projects. Finally one complete semester is devoted to the master’s thesis as a graduation requirement.

Recent graduates of this program have acquired positions in research, government, agricultural administration and industries, plant breeding, consulting, financial services, and international organizations.

Curriculum (link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de

Major fields of study

Students may select one of four fields: Agrobioscience – Plants, Agrobioscience – Animals, Agricultural Ecosystems, and Agricultural Economy and Agribusiness

Course of studies

Agricultural Sciences

Internship

Internship

Internships are not mandatory during graduate study. Yet we strongly encourage our students to recieve practical training during their masters degree, which will be of great benefit for choosing a career.

The Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan maintains an internship office, which provides information and guidance. Mrs. LDin Mechthild Schröder (+49 (0)8161 / 71 3710 mechthild.schroeder@pa-weihst.bayern.de) will answer any questions on Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by personal appointment.

We are delighted to support any internships abroad and personal info and info on possible financial support is provided by Mrs. Schredl (+49 (0)8161 / 71 3572 schredl@zv.tum.de) on Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Internship (Link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de/index.php?id=63

Internship´s office (Link)

http://www.praktikantenamt-weihenstephan.de/index.htm

Application and admission

Application

Online application: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_html/document_view?
Aptitude test:
Yes, in a two-tiered procedure we first carefully review your written application. Truly outstanding students may be then accepted immediately, while others may be invited to a personal interview.

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

Winter semester and summer semester

Application Period

July 15 for the winter semester, December 31 for summer semester

Admission notification

Online after verification of application documents

Application documents

Your application will require
→ a certificate of completed undergraduate studies, e.g. a bachelors or a former diploma. If this certificate is not yet available, you may hand in a complete transcript of records listing all your courses and the grades you acchieved. The actual certificate must be provided at the latest on the date of immatriculation.
→ valid identity card (copy)
→ a resume (personal data sheet)
→ a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture will explicitly NOT be considered during the application procedure)
→ Letter of Motivation*

After filling in your online application form you will receive a complete checklist

Of applicants having graduated at the TU München only a resume and a letter of motivation are required.

Application documents (International students)

Your application will require
→ A certificate of completed undergraduate studies, e.g. a bachelors or a former diploma. If this certificate is not yet available, you may hand in a complete transcript of records listing all your courses and the grades you acchieved. The actual certificate must be provided at the latest on the date of immatriculation.
→ valid and official proof if identity (copy)
→ a resume (personal data sheet)
→ a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture will explicitly NOT be considered during the application procedure)
→ Evidence of German Language Proficiency: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/sprachenzentrum/deutschkenntnisse/document_view?
→ Letter of Motivation*
→ Proof of matching internships or vocational training, if applicable

After filling in your online application form you will receive a complete checklist. We recommend, international students also have a close look at http://portal.mytum.de/studium/bewerbung/incomings/index_html for further documents required.

*Your letter of motivation gives you the opportunity to reconsider your choice of study and helps us determine wether your goals match our programm. The letter could include your knowledge, your experience, your skills, your interests concerning university studies, and your future plans as well as personal notes. Approximately one to one and a half pages should suffice.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_html/document_view?

Further information on admission procedure (link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de/

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Dipl.-Ing. agr. Susanne Papaja-Hülsbergen

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/index_html/document_view

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Conditions of study (Link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de

Examination regulations (Link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de/index.php?id=61

Examination information

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de/index.php?id=61
For questions regarding examinations and the recognition of already achieved grades please contact Anna-Maria Hofstetter (+49 (0)816171-3902 hofstetter@zv.tum.de) at the examinations office.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de

Department website

http://www.wzw.tum.de/

Student´s representatives (link)

http://www.wzwagrar.de/

Women's representatives (link)

http://portal.mytum.de/frauenbeauftragte/ansprechpartnerinnen/fakultaetsbeauf_uebersicht

Study abroad program coordinator

Dr. Markus Gandorfer